Biofortification the key to address malnutrition

Malnutrition affects more than two billion individuals, Africa and Asia being the most affected regions Grew et al., (2018). “Biofortification” is defines as the production of nutritionally enhanced food crops using modern biotechnological techniques, conventional plant breeding, and agronomic practices Garg et al., (2018). Traditionally the prime focus of our agricultural system is increasing grain yield and crop productivity, leading to rapid rise in micronutrient deficiency in food grains followed by among the consumers. Recent trends, shows a shift in the focus to the production of nutrient rich food crops in sufficient quantity Khush et al., (2012)